Check (1991)

Check (1991) poster

Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.

Director: Junji Sakamoto
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shigeru Umebayashi
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

osaka, japan, shogi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Check about?
Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.
Who directed Check?
Check was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
Who stars in Check?
Check stars Hidekazu Akai, Masaya Katō, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Nobuo Kaneko, Léona Hirota, Yuuko Nitou.
How long is Check?
Check has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Check?
Check is a Drama film.
Where was Check produced?
Check was produced in Japan.